The Socks Drawer Blog

Okay, I have to admit right up front that my favorite socks in my drawer are the comfortable, everyday wool socks made by Smartwool. Perhaps it’s the winter season we’re in, but really no sock drawer is complete without them even in warmer climates. Wool is an all-natural material that wicks away moisture keeping your feet dry and comfortable even in warmer temperatures. These socks also fit superbly, with no bunching or uncomfortable seams. They don’t stretch out or wear out like other socks, and have stood up to years of regular wear. Though their price might be higher than other brands, their durability and quality is worth every penny. Your hardworking feet deserve them!

If you’re like me, and you live in a non-tropical climate zone, one of the first decisions you make in a day is which socks to wear. Will I wear my athletic socks to go exercise in, or will I wear my patterned socks to coordinate with my outfit, or will I wear my comfortable everyday wool socks? For any number of daily activities we take part in, we frequently make decisions about socks, sometimes multiple times a day. Have you ever taken the time to look through your socks and categorize them? Here are mine:

comfortable everyday Smartwool socks

cotton/spandex exercise socks

colored/patterned cotton socks for coordinating

fleece socks for cold nights

knee high socks for boots

wool crew socks for hiking

cotton/nylon socks for dress pants

nylon stockings for the rare dressy occasion

Many people have twice as many categories.  Now, there’s a category we all have in our socks drawer that we must admit to. We all have the socks rejects at the bottom: the ones we’ve never worn because they’re the wrong color or don’t fit, the ones that have worn out or stretched out, and the better-save-them-just-in-case socks. Makes one wonder, how much money have you wasted on those socks of poor quality or poor fit?

So, I’m on a quest to find the best socks on the market, socks that will fit comfortably, perform well, last a long time and suit a variety of wardrobe styles. I believe that when you have comfortable feet, you’re ready to move, you’re less irritated, and generally happier. So, I believe that it’s a worthy quest, and look forward to sharing my discoveries with you. Stay tuned!